| Theme | Considering of the endoscopic classification in development of early colorectal cancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Development and progression of colorectal cancers -- Related to endoscopic findings | |
| Publish Date | 2008/05 | |
| Author | Shiro Oka | Department of Endoscopy, Hiroshima University Hospital |
| Author | Shinji Tanaka | Department of Endoscopy, Hiroshima University Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | The natural history of colorectal cancer is largely unknown. Data demonstrated that the incidence of submucosal invasion of depressed type cancers (0-IIc, IIa + IIc) is significantly higher than that of protruded type cancers (0-Is, Isp, Ip). It is clinically important to distinguish the macroscopic type through the classification of development and progression of colorectal lesions when endoscopic findings are described. | |